Practice News
Monday 29th May Bank Holiday
We are closed on Monday 29th May due to the Bank Holiday. We re-open on Tuesday 30th May at 8am over the phone and 8.30am in the surgery. Our econsult service will start at 8am on Tuesday 30th May.
If you have a serious health condition that is life threatening please call 999, any other health concerns please contact NHS 111.
Surgery Statement on the recent change to Heighington Services
Do not suffer in silence - Mental Health Support
Yesterday was world mental health day. Below are some links/details that somebody may find useful. Do not suffer in silence and always check up on your mates and family.
Some Useful publications: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications
Crisis Text Line. Text Shout to 85258 (UK). If you’re experiencing a personal crisis, are unable to cope and need support. Shout can help with urgent issues such as:
- Suicidal thoughts
- Abuse or assault
- Self-harm
- Bullying
- Relationship challenges
Samaritans helpline. The Samaritans offer emotional support 24 hours a day - in full confidence. Call 116 123 (UK) - it's FREE or email jo@samaritans.org.uk
Support in England
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/mental-health/veterans-reservists/
Op COURAGE is an NHS mental health specialist service designed to help serving personnel due to leave the military, reservists, armed forces veterans and their families.
If you need to talk to somebody, Combat Stress have a dedicated mental health support helpline for serving personnel and their families. This provides confidential advice and support and is free to call for serving personnel, family members and carers. This helpline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on 0800 323 4444.
https://togetherall.com/en-gb/ Togetherall is a mental health support service that provides anonymous, round-the-clock online support with trained counsellors and is a supportive community, including forums for safe conversation.
All armed forces serving personnel, reservists, veterans and their families can access these services at any time.
Revised Heighington Dispensary Timings
If you are registered with our Heighington Dispensary, from Monday 21 June, you can collect this medication at the following times:
AM | PM | |
Monday | 08:30-11:30 | 1530 - 17:30 |
Tuesday | Closed | 1530 - 17:30 |
Wednesday | Closed | 1530 - 17:30 |
Thursday | Closed | 1530 - 17:30 |
Friday | 08:30-11:30 | 1530 - 17:30 |
Sat & Sun | Closed | Closed |